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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,072.14 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,072.14 and 501.24 is: 691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,072.14 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,072.14 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,072.14 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 537,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,399.45/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.85

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